2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Safety Recall - Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment

[Scotts8826]

I hope that if a recall occurs that BRP doesn't look for reasons not to offer the fix to all 2013 Spyder RT's. Many of us could not wait for them to offer a solution so we did modifications on our own to lessen this issue. I would hate to be offered a corporate solution but then be denied service because I had "altered" the original design (removing parts, panels, blocking off or increasing wind flow, etc.).

 

[cuznjohn]

1,373 bikes in Canada, i wonder how many bikes here in the states, also why just the rt when other owners feel the same heat on other models

 

[latony007]

I wonder why only 2013, i understand they were the worst of the bunch but my brother has a 2012 RT and it almost burned my damn leg off one time when the outside temp was over 100. The exhaust is shooting straight up to your leg. We put on a blocker plate over the lower hole and that helped but i would certainly not say it solved the problem completely. Now he just refuses to ride it when its over 90 or 95 and i think thats a bummer. I hope this solutions works for all you guys that have them.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MAYBE

1,373 bikes in Canada, i wonder how many bikes here in the states, also why just the rt when other owners feel the same heat on other models

From what I've read following this thread , it appears the main issue is / was putting the 998 engine into the FRAME designed for the 1330 Ace engine .....I don't think any of the other Spyders ( any years ) have the ACE frame if they have the 998 engine ( except the 2013 RT ).........JMHO......Mike :thumbup:

 

[NM Wrench]

Disappointed

I am severely disappointed that with all of the heat related issues with the 2013 ST's we weren't included. Guess we have to wait for the ST's to start catching fire before you will do something about it!

Hi 03hdjill,



This recall addresses an issue occurring on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT models. Due to differences in airflow within the engine compartment, engine configuration and various other factors, only 2013 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT models are included in this recall.

 

[mastertek2000]

Hi mastertek2000,
The recall is primarily intended to address the concern related to elevated temperature in the engine compartment and the risk of skin burn or vehicle fire. Any other improvements that might be noticed after the recall are welcome but as mentioned above, our focus here is on safety and addressing the risk of skin burn or vehicle fire.

With all dew respect Steven how does BRP not consider gas fumes not a safety factor ?? the fumes are dew to the high heats lets hope one will fix the other thanks for your reply

 

[spydercatjohn]

why

Wife and I have been riding our 2013 RT in Florida for two years with no heat or any other problem. If it was a design flaw I would think many more riders would be effected.

 

[wyliec]

Wife and I have been riding our 2013 RT in Florida for two years with no heat or any other problem. If it was a design flaw I would think many more riders would be effected.

How many more?

 

[jaherbst]

Wife and I have been riding our 2013 RT in Florida for two years with no heat or any other problem. If it was a design flaw I would think many more riders would be effected.

You must be the anointed one! Good on ya. Are you riding in the winter or summer in Florida? Very big difference. Most temps in Florida are below 85 degrees in the winter and that is usually the temp these problems begin to rear there ugly head. It seldom gets over 90 degrees in the summer but the humidity is close to that and it feels much warmer. I used to live in Coral Gables (Miami).

Jack

 

[anthony422]

How do you think I feel I bought my 2013 RT A WEEK BEFORE THE 2014's came out ... Had no idea and my dealer played dumb I woulda waited anyway so I ended up with a hot box that has broke down due to heat ... I installed temp gauges and worked with the inspector , monitored temps 225 and above stop and go traffic on a hot day and it's risky. I waited for my maintainance for spring hoping we get some resolution another hot season really has restricted my trips I'm afraid to go far I'm 11k into this machine besides what I spent trying to fight the heat not really feeling fuzzy wuzzy right now. I think they should swap my 2013 for the 2014 even what I owe and I'd still be behind the eight ball for the past crappy riding seasons I've had some pretty sad conversations with BRP I'm a business person don't insult my intelligence

 

[Genet]

2013 STS

Hi Steve,you never answered my last three emails about my not being able to ride my bike because of the heat on my feet and the fact that my wife would not ride with me because of the heat/safety issues.
Because of that I traded the furnace in for the F3 and took a $6000.00 loss not to mention the money I spent to get it to the point I could ride it .
Will the people who have lost time and money be compensated by BRP?
Gene T

 

[MouthPiece]

You must be the anointed one! Good on ya. Are you riding in the winter or summer in Florida? Very big difference. Most temps in Florida are below 85 degrees in the winter and that is usually the temp these problems begin to rear there ugly head. It seldom gets over 90 degrees in the summer but the humidity is close to that and it feels much warmer. I used to live in Coral Gables (Miami).

Jack

As a 70 year old native Flowridian I can assure you that temps in the summer time hover around 95 degrees on a regular basis. In the winter it is not unusual, save this winter, for temps to be in the 80s on a regular basis.

I have a 2013 RT-S and it gets hot, but it is not unbearable. As I have discussed in earlier posts, there is the heat that blows out the "torch hole" (extreme bottom right side) and there is the heat underneath the tupperware. I have on occassion burned my left thigh (yes I wear shorts) where my Corbin gas tank is. I simply move my right foot to the back of the floorboard with the heat that comes from the "torch hol

I for one thank BRP for posting the information that they have. I see no gain in bashing them when they have taken the time to provide this information. Just my 2 cents worth.

Chris

 

[M109Dreamer]

Hi jcthorne,

Actually, you can continue riding your 2013 Spyder RT while taking the following precautions in very hot riding conditions (ambient temperature of approximately 30 C/ 85 F or more):

• Avoid idle or slow traffic driving for extended periods of time.
• Avoid parking in an enclosed area immediately after your ride, let your vehicle cool down first.
• Avoid direct and prolonged contact with body panels; wear appropriate riding gear as stated in the operator's guide.

Well thats great, how does this apply to folks with earlier year RT's (2011) that live in hotter climates? It is easily above 85 in Arizona 10 months out of the year.

I can show numerous pic's of the burns on the inside of the wife's legs from the heat coming from under the seat area from running at freeway speeds.

Is there anything in the works to resolve heat issues in Pre-2013 models?

 

[Bob Denman]

I am severely disappointed that with all of the heat related issues with the 2013 ST's we weren't included. Guess we have to wait for the ST's to start catching fire before you will do something about it!

:shocked::hun: Where have you been hiding? The 2013 STs were the FIRST ones to have this issue addressed...
Did you forget about the new bodywork, and ECM re-flashes? :banghead:

 

[WA5VHU]

Well thats great, how does this apply to folks with earlier year RT's (2011) that live in hotter climates? It is easily above 85 in Arizona 10 months out of the year.

I can show numerous pic's of the burns on the inside of the wife's legs from the heat coming from under the seat area from running at freeway speeds.

Is there anything in the works to resolve heat issues in Pre-2013 models?

Yes there is a resolution for Pre-2013 models. BRP's dealers will happily sell you a model that was designed and built correctly, a 2014 or later model. :banghead:

 

[jcthorne]

Wife and I have been riding our 2013 RT in Florida for two years with no heat or any other problem. If it was a design flaw I would think many more riders would be effected.

We are a LONG way past IF. Just because you have not noticed the problem does not mean it does not exist. BRP and the NHTSA have investigated and determined there IS A DESIGN FLAW. If you don't want the fix, its your choice but there is no longer a discussion of IF there is a flaw with the 2013 RTs.

 

[jaherbst]

We are a LONG way past IF. Just because you have not noticed the problem does not mean it does not exist. BRP and the NHTSA have investigated and determined there IS A DESIGN FLAW. If you don't want the fix, its your choice but there is no longer a discussion of IF there is a flaw with the 2013 RTs.

Well said!

Jack

 

[oldguyinTX]

As of 9:50 am Eastern time, the recall has not been posted on the NHTSA site.

 

[finless]

Looks like pre-2013's we will continue to have to deal with the gas stink. It is well documented!

I can tell you what happens or at least happened to me.

Got my 2011 and had no gas stink problem.
Then the first summer I noticed boiling gas and stink on some hot days over 90F especially if I got stuck in traffic.
I do ride mine every day 64 miles round trip for my commute to work.

First time this happened it went away until the next time a hot day and traffic.
After a few times of this happening, now every time I ride it no matter what the temps of the day are and even if the gas tank is not boiling, I have gas stink when I park it REALLY BAD!

Bottom line what happens is after a few times of boiling gas the Evap canister gets saturated and cannot do it's job anymore.

So to fix it, you have to go to the dealer and get the purge valve checked/replaced if needed, and the Evap canister replaced UNDER WARRANTY!

That will fix you until the next few hot days and boiling gas happens and the Evap canister gets saturated again!

Then once your warranty runs out, you can argue the problem with your dealer about this is a constant problem and even though your warranty runs out, BRP needs to replace it free. Hopefully BRP will continue to do this after the warranty runs out but I doubt it. When that happens, time to do a canisterectomy. Oh which is illegal in some states to do (like Ca.).

So it appears us pre-2013 owner are stuck dealing with this under warranty, and then fighting it when out of warranty.

Bob

 

[jcthorne]

Looks like pre-2013's we will continue to have to deal with the gas stink. It is well documented!


So it appears us pre-2013 owner are stuck dealing with this under warranty, and then fighting it when out of warranty.

Bob

The emissions components warranty is much longer than the bike's 2yr warranty.